04/09/2013

Katie + Andrew’s Black and White Woodgrain Wedding Invitations

Woodgrain is one of my favorite textures for wedding invitations: it’s such a design chameleon! It can be modern, rustic, whimsical, or even a subtle accent for a formal invitation to a black tie affair. Lesley from InclosedÂ StudioÂ designed these sweet invitations for a backyard barn wedding, incorporating the woodgrain texture into a black and white design with neutral accents and a bright envelope liner. So pretty!

From Lesley: Katie and Andrew’s invitation is letterpress printed with a blind wood grain impression. The information was then letterpress printed on top with black ink. The couple was having a backyard barn wedding and we knew we wanted to incorporate woodgrain, but wanted it to be subtle and pretty.

We love the simplicity of the design and neutral color palette combined with the pop of color in the envelope liner.

Thanks Lesley!

Inclosed Studio is a member of the Designer Rolodex â€“ you can see more of their beautiful work right hereÂ and visit theÂ real inviÂtaÂtions galleryÂ for moreÂ wedding invitation ideas!

Photo Credits: Inclosed Studio

04/08/2013

Emma + David’s Beach Inspired Destination Wedding Invitations

We’re definitely starting to see real signs of spring here in DC, but just a few weeks ago I would have given just about anything for a tropical beach vacation! Sara from Inkprint LetterpressÂ created these invitations and day-of stationery for a December destination wedding in Costa Rica. I’m loving the coral and turquoise color palette and all the beach-inspired design elements!

From Sara: Working with Emma and David was an amazing experience. Emma and David were married in Costa Rica. Emma is the sweetest, most laid back bride I have ever met: she knew her style and what she wanted but was also open to ideas and input!Â They already had a map created by The Wandering WhaleÂ that they wanted to incorporate in the suite, and they knew they wanted to include the teal and coral with some abstract beach designs.

When they visited Costa Rica prior to the wedding, they realized the colors were much more vibrant there, so they asked me to make the coral more intense for the day of stationery. They also wanted me to incorporate a coral motif, which was present on pillows they used as decoration.

Thanks Sara!

Design and Letterpress Printing: Inkprint Letterpress

Map Design:Â The Wandering Whale

Check out theÂ Designer RolodexÂ for more talÂentedÂ wedÂding inviÂtaÂtion designÂersÂ andÂ theÂ real inviÂtaÂtions galleryÂ for moreÂ wedding invitation ideas!

Photo Credits:Â Kate Preftakes Photography

04/08/2013

Sneak Peek: Martha Stewart Weddings Special Issue

The newÂ special Real Weddings issue of Martha Stewart Weddings hits newsstands today â€“ and I’m thrilled to share a special sneak peek with all of you! I always look forward to the beautiful invitations and paper details in the real weddings featured in the magazine, but for this issue the editors have also put together a fabulous stationery story with tons of inspiration!

As part of the new issue, the editors are showcasing wedding stationery with a bit of a twist. You won’t find any traditional invitation suites here â€“ instead the editors are showing creative ideas from tiny cards to poster-sized invites, an accordion fold, and a rolled scroll, a strung-together stunner, and a boxed-up beauty. And of course there are invitations and paper galore in the real weddings featured in the issue!

Check out the full issue is on newsstands today!

Photo Credits: Cover by Kate Mathis, Stationery by Anna Williams, both for Martha Stewart Weddings, 2013.

04/08/2013

Kim + Garrett’s Whimsical Illustrated NYC Wedding Invitations

Happy Monday everyone! We’re still trying to get over the cold that brought our entire family down late last week (I was the final victim over the weekend), so I’m off to a rather sluggish start to the week. Thankfully these whimsical New York City skyline wedding invitations from Katie Fischer DesignÂ are helping to brighten the morning!

From Katie: Kim and Garrett are both professors and they met and fell in love in New York City. For their invitations, they wanted the city reflected in an artful, whimsicalÂ way.

I did a charcoal, pencil, and watercolor drawing on textured watercolor paper of the New York City skyline using energetic,Â graffiti-like lines. I hand-painted metallic silver accents to the finished pieces. The suite is flat printed on thick white cover with charcoal gray envelopes.

Thanks Katie!

Design: Katie Fischer Design

Calligraphy: Write Away For You

Check out theÂ Designer RolodexÂ for more talÂentedÂ wedÂding inviÂtaÂtion designÂersÂ andÂ theÂ real inviÂtaÂtions galleryÂ for moreÂ wedding invitation ideas!

Photo Credits: Charlie Juliet

04/05/2013

Friday Happy Hour: The Aviation (Revisited)

We’re still getting settled into the new house and haven’t had much time to experiment with new cocktail recipes, so this week we thought we’d revisit one of our favorite classic cocktails â€“ The Aviation! Made with a liqueur called Creme de Violette, this cocktail is the most lovely shade of pale blueish-purple and has a delicate and sweet floral taste. Even people who normally don’t like gin will love this drink!

You can check out the original postÂ right here, and we’ve included a brand new recipe card and photos below!

Recipe Card Illustration byÂ Caitlin KeeganÂ for Oh So Beautiful Paper

Photo Credits: Nole Garey for Oh So Beautiful Paper